Alan, Pat,
At the f2f, we formed a task force within the working group called
"Ontology Patterns and Engineering" (OPEN) which will focus on publishing
ontology design patterns and general "meta ontological" (for lack of a
better term) design principles (the notion of a "backbone taxonomy" for
example). Current members are Deborah McGuinness, Aldo Gangemi, Oscar
Corcho, and Mike Uschold. And me.
We agreed at the f2f to TRY and put [OPEN] in the subject line for task
force communication, and members will be expected to write and review some
patterns/design principles.
I think you two would be very good additions to the group. I'm not sure
there is any formal membership process for task forces (Guus - is
there???), but I suppose it would be useful for us to know who considers
themselves to be participants - so please let us know if you'll join.
-Chris
Dr. Christopher A. Welty, Knowledge Structures Group
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